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TRIFED - Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized a Tribal Artisian empanelment Mela at Kolli hills & YercaudTRIFEDon behalf of Ministry of Tribal Affairs are organized a'Tribal Artisian empanelment Mela'on 24.07.23 at Kolli Hills Lamp Society, Namakkal district for empanelment of Tribal artisians in the district, to showcase their products for empanelment with TRIFED, thus assisting them in having their product reach a wider customer base, improving their socio-economic status in the process.
The belt of Kolli hills has a native demography of Malayali tribes.
With assistance of the Namakkal district administration and number of local NGOs, working in the region there was a strong strength of tribal population which was energized and arrived at the venue of Kolli Hills Lamp Society for registering themselves as producer of various handicrafts and organic products as part of the empanelment program at Kolli hills
A strong strength of artisians including self-help groups of tribals and individual artisians were registered during the daylong event leading to a successful culmination of the program at Kolli hills. At Kolli hills, the Tribal Artisian Empanelment Mela is being organised to cater for the extensive tribal population in the adjoining areas. The effort of TRIFED alongwith the local district administration is a heartening perspective in assisting to enrich the lives of tribal artisians in the region.
Meanwhileon 21.07.23 at Yercaud Lamp Society,Yercaud, Salem district for empanelment of Tribal artisians in the district, to showcase their products for empanelment with TRIFED, thus assisting them in having their product reach a wider customer base, improving their socio-economic status in the process.
The belt of Yercaud has a native demography of Malayali tribes. With assistance of the Salem district administration and number of local NGOs, working in the region there was a strong strength of tribal population which was energized and arrived at the venue of Yercaud for registering themselves as producer of various handicrafts and organic products as part of the empanelment program at
Yercaud.
A strong strength of artisians including self help groups of tribals and individual artisians were registered during the day long event leading to a successful culmination of the program at Yercaud. At Yercaud, the Tribal Artisian Empanelment Mela is being organised to cater for the extensive tribal population in the adjoining areas. The effort of TRIFED alongwith the local district administration is a heartening perspective in assisting to enrich the lives of tribal artisians in the region.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
320 foreign companies registered in India between 2018 and 2021
A total of 320 foreign companies registered in the country during the last three years. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Giving more details, the Minister stated that “Foreign Company” is defined under section 2  of the Companies Act, 2013  as any company or body corporate incorporated outside India which  has a place of business in India by itself or through an agent, physically or thorough electronic mode and  conducts any business activity in India in any other manner.
The Minister tabled a state-wise breakup of details of the number of foreign companies registered in the country during each of the last three years as under:
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States
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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Assam
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0
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0
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0
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|
Andhra Pradesh
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2
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|
0
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|
1
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|
Bihar
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1
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0
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1
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Delhi
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26
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28
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15
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Goa
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1
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0
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0
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Gujarat
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2
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1
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|
4
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Haryana
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19
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22
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4
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Himachal Pradesh
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0
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0
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|
1
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|
Karnataka
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|
7
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|
8
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|
9
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|
Kerala
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1
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1
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0
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Maharashtra
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42
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40
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23
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Manipur
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1
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0
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0
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Orissa
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0
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1
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1
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Rajasthan
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1
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2
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1
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Tamil Nadu
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6
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7
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9
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Telangana
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1
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3
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2
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Uttar Pradesh
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1
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8
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3
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Uttarakhand
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1
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1
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1
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West Bengal
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6
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2
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3
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Total
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118
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124
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78
The Minister further stated that revenue earned from foreign companies by States/UTs is not maintained sector-wise.
The Minister tabled details of fees collected on account of registration & forms filed by such foreign companies in the country during each of the last three years as under:
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Details
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2019
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2020
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2021
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No. of Foreign companies registered
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118
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124
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78
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Fees collected on account of registration & forms filed by such foreign companies 
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13,58,22,000
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13,20,03,100
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7,02,46,600
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his tweet expressed his greetings to all CharteredAccountant professionals on 'Chartered Accountants Day' today.
India is proud of its talented CA fraternity which has been playing a pivotal role in nation building, said Shri Amit Shah
Union Home Minister also emphasized that CA fraternity’simmense contribution in India's economic growth and development is exceptional
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his tweet expressed his greetings to all Chartered Accountant  professionals on 'Chartered Accountants Day' today.
Shri Amit Shah added that “India is proud of its talented CA fraternity which has been playing a pivotal role in nation building.
Union Home Minister also emphasized that “their immense contribution in India's economic growth and development is exceptional”.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Economic packages announced under “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” generate positivity among the stakeholders in the region
Chandigarh, May 20, 2020
Economic packages announced under “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” has generated positivity among the stakeholders in the region. Covering different sectors and sections, the Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced five tranches of economic packages under the “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”. These announcements came after Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 12th May, 2020, gave a clarion call for “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat” to push the country towards self-reliance.
As proposed in the recent announcements, a special scheme will be launched within a month to facilitate easy access to credit to Street vendors, who are amongst the most adversely impacted by the present situation for enabling them to restart their businesses. Under this scheme, bank credit facility for initial working capital up to Rs. 10,000 for each enterprise will be extended. This scheme will cover urban as well as rural vendors doing business in the adjoining urban areas. Use of digital payments and timely repayments will be incentivized through monetary rewards. It is expected that 50 lakh street vendors will be benefitted under this scheme and credit of Rs. 5,000 crore would flow to them. Kamlesh Kumar, a milk and curd vendor in Ludhiana expressed his keenness to take benefits announced for street vendors.

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1262979150119178240?s=09 
To further enhance the ease of doing business, minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings has been raised to Rs. 1 crore . According to Dr. S K Chaddha, an international strategic advisor, this is a big relief to trade industry and SMEs  and it will save SME sector from unwanted litigations.

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1262291539327201280?s=09 
Talking about the provisions related to agriculture marketing reforms announced last week, Farmer Satpal Singh said that this will give more choices to farmers like him to sell their produce. He also said that he has received Rs 2000 under PM-KISAN. The Finance Minister last week announced that a central law will be formulated to provide adequate choices to the farmer to sell their produce at remunerative price, barrier free inter-state trade and a framework for e-trading of agriculture produce. As for the digitisation of education is concerned, Dr. P K Salariya, principal, Government College, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh said this has been given prominence in the recently declared economic packages. PM eVIDYA, Manodarpan, New National Curriculum and Pedagogical framework, National Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission are some initiatives announced in relation to education sector.

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1262980360113020928 

https://twitter.com/PIBChandigarh/status/1262984316776140800
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for their victory at Men's Junior Asia Cup
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for their victory at the Men's Junior Asia Cup.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Heartiest congratulations to our Junior Men's Hockey Team for their splendid victory at the Men's Junior Asia Cup. Their triumph reflects the burgeoning talent and determination that our youth hold. They have made India very proud."
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition by Siemens Healthineers Holding I Gmb  of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. 
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition by Siemens Healthineers Holding I Gmb  of Varian Medical Systems, Inc.  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, today.
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of 100% of shares of common stock and sole control of Varian, by SHS GmbH, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Healthineers AG  which is ultimately part of the Siemens AG Group.
Siemens Healthineers is a global provider of healthcare solutions and services, active in over 70 countries worldwide. Globally, its business is divided into three business segments, namely:  imaging products, services and solutions,  laboratory diagnostic equipment, and  advanced therapies.
Varian is a global provider of medical devices and software solutions for treating cancer with radiation therapy and other advanced treatments. Globally, Varian primarily operates in three main business segments, namely:  oncology systems,  proton solutions, and  interventional solutions.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Youth are growth engine of India while India is the growth engine of the world - Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur
Community Radio Station 90.0 'Bhavyavani' inaugurated in Hisar by the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
Union Information anf Broadcasting casting Minister, Anurag Thakur has called upon the youth to be proactive and innovative, embrace new technology make strong network, skill, up-skill and re-skill themselves as a growth engine of country as India is the growth engine of the world. He stressed upon holistic learning experience through multidisciplinary approach through New Education Policy as education is the backbone for the development of the country and the people and serve their family, country and countrymen alike as bright youngsters are the national asset.
He said that India is the 3rd Start-up country in the world.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur was delivering convocation address at Om Sterling Global University, Hisar today as chief guest. He called upon the universities and educational institutions to upgrade the sports infrastructure and the youth to actively participate in Fit India Movement stressing upon ‘Fitness Ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz’ to be fit and healthy. A Youth conference will also be there as a part of G-20 Presidency of India programmes.
He lauded the efforts of the farmers, sports persons, girls of Haryana for earning good name in their fields for the state and country.
He congratulated the University and the students who graduated and got degrees today in the first ever convocation of the University. Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that 750 ‘Yuva Samvad’ are being organised in the country.
During the convocation ceremony, 815 students were awarded degree, diploma; 184 students of 15 undergraduate courses and 426 students of 59 post graduate courses awarded degrees respectively. Apart from this, 178 students of 14 diploma courses awarded diplomas. Gold medals were given to 3 students of different departments and merit certificates given to 8 students for their excellent performance in studies.
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated a Community Radio Station 90.0 'Bhavyavani', established at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar. The station also broadcast the Hon’ble Union Minister’s address at the function. Lok Sabha MP from Hisar, Shri Brijendra Singh and Urban Local Bodies Minister of Haryana Dr. Kamal Gupta and other dignitaries also attended the convocation ceremony.
Union Minister also visited Doordarshan Kendra and All India Radio Stations at Hisar and reviewed their functioning..
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
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Grievance Redressal Under PDS
Department of Food & Public Distribution has launched a new scheme namely “Integrated Management of Public Distribution System ” for implementation during 2018-19 and 2019-20. The main objective of the scheme is to introduce nation-wide portability of ration card holders under National Food Security Act, 2013 , to lift their entitlement foodgrains from any FPS in the country without the need to obtain a new ration card, by integrating the existing PDS systems/portals of States/UTs with the Central systems/portals, etc. Keeping in view the physical progress under ongoing schemes and readiness for implementation of National Portability in few States, it has been decided to implement the National Portability on a pilot basis in two clusters i.e. Andhra Pradesh & Telangana  and Gujarat & Maharashtra  w.e.f. August 1, 2019.
Department of Food and Public Distribution in collaboration with States/UTs is implementing a scheme on ‘End-to-End Computerization of TPDS Operations’ to improve the efficiency and transparency in Public Distribution System  operations. The scheme comprises digitization of ration cards/beneficiary and other databases, online allocation, computerization of supply-chain management, setting up of transparency portal and grievance redressal mechanisms. Under the scheme online grievance redressal facility/Toll-free  number has been implemented in all States/UTs.
A statement showing the total number of ration cards issued, Fair Price Shops operational and other corrective measures taken  is at annexure.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan on winning Gold in Men’s Doubles Tennis event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan on winning Gold in Men’s Doubles Tennis event at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta - Palembang, Indonesia.
“When Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan play, expect wonderful tennis! A well-deserved Gold for them in the Men’s Doubles event. Congrats to these players”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Rajinder Chaudhry assumes charge as ADG PIB Odisha Region
Shri Rajinder Chaudhry, a senior officer of the Indian Information Service  on Monday assumed the charge of the Additional Director General  of Press Information Bureau , Odisha region. He will be heading both PIB Bhubaneswar and Regional Outreach Bureau , Bhubaneswar. He will also be acting as the Additional Press Registrar of RNI.
Prior to his current charge as the ADG, Shri Chaudhry was the Chief Media in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. An IIS officer of 1997 batch, Shri Rajinder worked in different capacities in various departments of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India which include Director, Publication Division and Director, PIB New Delhi.
In the capacity of Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, Shri Rajinder spearheaded the now popular campaign of “Jago Grahak Jago” on consumer awareness.
(Senior officials and staff members of PIB Bhubaneswar welcomed Shri Choudhry on assumption of the new charge. He discussed various day-to-day matters with the officials of PIB/ROB on the very first day of his joining as the ADG.
Ministry of Power
REC raises USD 1.15 Billion through Syndicated Term Loans in August 2023
REC Limited, the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has successfully raised USD 1.15 Billion in August 2023. The loans have been tied up for a 5-year tenor and are benchmarked to Overnight SOFR , which is the benchmark rate for the loans denominated in USD. The proceeds from this facility shall be utilized to fund power, infrastructure and logistics sector projects as permitted under the ECB guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The funds have been raised under REC’s Market Borrowing Programme of Rs. 1.20 lakh crore for the year 2023-24.
The amount has been raised in two tranches from a consortium of six banks as the Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners .
The Tranche 1 of USD 505 Million was raised from Bank of Baroda, Gujarat International Fin Tec-City  IFSC Banking Unit ; Axis Bank, GIFT City IBU and State Bank of India, London Branch on August 3, 2023, while Tranche 2 of USD 645 Million was raised from State Bank of India, London Branch; Bank of India, GIFT City IBU; Bank of India, London Branch and HSBC, GIFT City IBU on August 31, 2023.
Both the tranches taken together saw an aggregate commitment of USD 550 Million from GIFT City IFSC Banking Units . This is the highest ever commitment to REC from GIFT City IBUs in a single month, surpassing the earlier largest commitment of USD 345 Million in December 2021.
Commenting on the successful closure of the USD Term Loans, Chairman and Managing Director, REC Limited, Shri Vivek Kumar Dewangan said: “REC has been actively looking for various innovative options to diversify its sources of borrowings to lower its cost of borrowings. The successful closure of these two transactions within a single month is a testimony to the strong financials of REC Ltd. and continues to remain attractive to international lenders. We are pleased with the overwhelming response of Banks to these loans, which is also our largest single-month fund raising from GIFT City IBUs. This also reinforces REC’s positioning as the largest PSU borrower from the international markets during the current year.”
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog to Organise Dialogue on Health System for A New India
NITI Aayog to begin a series of Development Dialogues to engage experts, thought leaders and government stakeholders across key avenues of long-term social and economic development.
The first event shall be a conference on "Health Systems for A New India: Building Blocks" on November 30. The conference will feature senior government functionaries, and eminent national and international experts in the healthcare space.
The idea of a health system pertains to integrating existing and future programmes, financing, human resources and policies related to all dimensions of healthcare within the fabric of an all encompassing, inclusive, long-term, stable system.
The conference is also an attempt by NITI to begin conversations around the mandated 15 year vision document for the country as a whole.
The discussions shall include topics related to achieving standardized delivery of health across all levels of care in India’s mixed healthcare system, leveraging IT for healthcare and importantly, in a fiscally constrained environment, how can existing healthcare funds be mobilized more effectively and efficiently.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Status of Sagarmala Project
As a part of Sagarmala Programme, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of around Rs. 5.48 lakh crore have been identified for implementation. Sagarmala projects includes projects from various categories such as modernisation of existing ports and terminals, new ports, terminals, RoRo & tourism jetties, enhancement of port connectivity, inland waterways, lighthouse tourism, industrialization around port, skill development, technology centres, etc. The summary of projects undertaken in Sagarmala Programme as per five pillars is provided in Annexure I.
Special Economic Zone at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Smart Industrial Port City at Deendayal Port & Paradip Port and Coastal Employment Unit at V. O. Chidambaranar Port area part of Sagarmala Programme.
14 projects related to development of new ports with estimated investment of Rs. 1,25,776 Cr. are part of Sagarmala Programme. These projects are spread across coastal states/ union territories including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Tamil Nadu. Implementation of the projects is to be done by the State Maritime Boards and Major Ports etc..In Gujarat, 2 projects related to development of new ports including Bulk terminal / Greenfield Port at Chhara and CNG Terminal at Bhavnagar Port are part of Sagarmala Programme and being implemented by Gujarat Maritime Board.
Annexure I
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Project Pillar/Theme
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Total
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Completed
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Under Implementation
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#
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TPC

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#
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TPC

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#
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TPC

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Port Modernization & New Port Development
|
|
237
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|
250606
|
|
82
|
|
29575
|
|
56
|
|
37375
|
|
Port Connectivity Enhancement
|
|
213
|
|
138514
|
|
57
|
|
20958
|
|
71
|
|
84140
|
|
Port Led Industrialization
|
|
33
|
|
119845
|
|
9
|
|
45865
|
|
21
|
|
72705
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|
Coastal Community Development
|
|
77
|
|
10135.7
|
|
18
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|
1422.9
|
|
19
|
|
2351
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|
Coastal Shipping & IWT
|
|
242
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|
29382
|
|
28
|
|
1178
|
|
51
|
|
15953
|
|
Total
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|
802
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|
548484
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|
194
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|
99000
|
|
218
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|
212526
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
iDEX Initiative
Innovations for Defence Excellence  framework was launched by the Government with the aim to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace Sector by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia and promote self-reliance. The Government has approved a central sector scheme for iDEX with budgetary support of Rs. 498.78 crore for the next 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial support to nearly 300 Start-ups/MSMEs/individual innovators and about 20 Partner Incubators through Defence Innovation Organisation .
The Government encourages the start-ups to contribute to the defence sector and develop aerospace setup in the country by providing substantial grants, easier and faster access to test facilities/infrastructure available with various Government agencies, co-creation and co-innovation using smooth operating procedures and minimal documentation, and facilitating procurement, thus making the entire regime conducive for them.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Dr Kirodi Lal Meena in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
615 gms Gold worth Rs 21 lakhs seized by Customs at Airport
Officers of the Customs posted at Anna International Airport Chennai, due to constant vigil, have detected one case of gold smuggling.
On 24.12.2019, A domestic pax of Indian nationality, Vaishnav P, S/o Sasi, aged 24 yrs hailing from Kerala who arrived from Trivandrum by Air India Flight AI 968,was intercepted by the AIU Officers at the exit of the arrival hall, on suspicion of carrying gold concealed on his person. On persistent questioning pax admitted to have concealed gold in the form of rubbery material in rectum. On extraction one gold ingot of 24K purity totally weighing 615 gms valued at Rs. 21 lakhs was recovered and the same was seized under the provisions of Customs Act 1962.
Further investigation is in progress, according to a press release issued by Commissioner of Customs, International Airport, Chennai.